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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,113.72, 172,670.58 and 55,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,113.72, 172,670.58 and 55,898.64 is: 83,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,113.72 : 172,670.58 = 55,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,113.72/172,670.58 = 55,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,113.72x = 172,670.58 × 55,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,113.72x = 9,652,050,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652,050,590.01/115,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,847.96

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